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Gordon F. Langille
Jan 19, 2026
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Gordon Frederick Langille of Hampton, beloved husband and devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 19, 2026, at the age of 94.
The son of Stedman S. and...
Jerry Chester Aycock
Jan 19, 2026
Jerry Chester Aycock, 78, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, in his home in Hampton, Virginia, after a life well lived and devoted to his family, faith, and community.
Jerry was born on December 24, 1947, in Princeton, North Carolina, and later graduated from Newport News High School. He proudly served his country in the United...
Martin Page Reade
Jan 19, 2026
Martin Page Reade, son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and mentor to many, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, at the age of 83. He was born February 21, 1942, in Nassawadox, Virginia, to Page and Mabel Reade, and grew up in Melfa on Virginia's Eastern Shore. A graduate of Onancock High School, he told his principal he would...
Josephine Buck Wheeler
Jan 16, 2026
Josephine Buck Wheeler, 83, died Friday, January 16, 2026. Born in Pitt Co., NC, she was a longtime Hampton resident and had worked as a data processor for the City of Hampton. She loved being at home with her family and was an avid genealogist.
Josephine was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Franklin Deloy Braxton....
Ronald Edward Letzelter
Jan 16, 2026
Ronald Edward Letzelter, 88, from East Greenbush, NY, passed away on 1/16/2026.  Larger than life doesn't begin to describe Ron.  His personality, his stature, his presence – you would never miss him in a crowd of people.  Mainly because he was usually the one telling the story. Together with his first wife, Helena, Ron was a proud father of...
Edna Merryman Allison
Jan 11, 2026
Edna Merryman Allison, 91, of Norfolk, VA passed away on January 11, 2026. Â Born in Portland, TN on December 12, 1934, she was the daughter of Olean and J.C. McCormack. Edna grew up in Tennessee and took great pride in her identity as a Southern woman and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Mary C. Romano
Jan 11, 2026
Mary C. Romano died unexpectedly on January 11, 2026, at her beloved home in Hampton, VA. Born in Lackawanna, NY, she was one of twelve children — a mesmerizing spirit who never knew a stranger for long. Mary was a gracious host with a unique gift for making everyone feel welcome and loved. If you knew her, you knew...
Nathan Blake Scull
Jan 11, 2026
Nathan Blake Scull, 71, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Â Born in Newport News, VA he was the son of the late William and Janet Scull.
Preceded in death by his parents; his son Jonathan Scull; brother, Stephen Scull; and his beloved wife Cheryl Louise Scull; he leaves to cherish his memory, aunts, uncles, cousins; his...
Barbara Rogers Hawks
Jan 8, 2026
Barbara Rogers Hawks, 90, passed away January 8, 2026, at Langley Post Acute Care in Hampton, VA. Born in Surry County, VA, and a lifelong resident of Hampton Roads, Barbara was a 1953 graduate of Hampton High School and a 1956 graduate of Stuart Circle Hospital Nursing School in Richmond, VA. She retired from Hampton City Schools in 1997...
Kimberly Leggett Harrell
Jan 8, 2026
Kimberly "Kim" Leggett Harrell, 69, Hampton, VA passed away on January 8, 2026, at her home. Â Kim worked different jobs throughout her life; 7-11, Rite-Aid, Woodland's Golf Course, and Mugler's Men's Clothing store. She was always a people person and enjoyed the company of those who could make her laugh.
Kim was a loving sister, mother, aunt,...
Yelonda Darlene Rose Fish
Jan 8, 2026
Yelonda Darlene Rose Fish, age 68, of Hampton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Norfolk General Hospital. She was born on July 29, 1957, at Langley Air Force Base and was a lifelong resident of Hampton, Virginia.
Darlene was known for her unconditional love and the bright light she brought to everyone she...
Lisa Ann Arguello
Jan 7, 2026
Lisa Arguello, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and soon-to-be great-great-grandmother, passed away on January 7th, 2026, surrounded by love and the memories of a life well-lived. Lisa was married to her loving husband, David Arguello, with whom she shared a life full of care, laughter, and unwavering support. She was the beloved daughter of Charmaine and Raymond Brown,...
Barbara Jean Tromly
Jan 6, 2026
Barbara Jean Tromly, age 79, died peacefully at her home in Hampton, Virginia, on January 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Barbara was born on March 26,1946, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her family later moved to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and then to Savannah, Georgia, where she spent much of her youth. She attended St. Vincent's...
Janet Mary Reinhardt
Jan 4, 2026
Janet Mary Reinhardt passed away Sunday January 4, 2026 in Hampton, Virginia. Janet was born June 25, 1946 in New York City, the third of four children to Rose M. Kuczma and Andrew J. Kuczma. Janet was a 1964 graduate of Eastchester High School in Eastchester, NY and earned an undergraduate degree from Columbia University in New York City...
Jaden Ray Matheny
Jan 3, 2026
Jaden Ray Matheny, 18, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Â He was born in Newport News, VA on May 1, 2007. Â Jaden graduated high school and worked as the Assistant Manager of Mercury Tobacco and Vape. Â He enjoyed baseball, Boy Scouts, motorcycles, boats, and working on the family car "little blue".
Preceded in death by...
Jean Bailey Robert
Jan 2, 2026
Jean Bailey Robert (87) passed away under the light of the morning sun on January 2, 2026. Jean was known for her endless creativity and talents, faith and servitude, and her brilliant, bright red hair.
Jean grew up in Charlotte, NC, and attended Covenant Presbyterian Church, Central High School, where she performed in musical theatre, and Queens...
Virginia S. Hargrove
Jan 2, 2026
Virginia S. Hargrove, 74, died Friday, January 2, 2026. Born in the Philippines, she was a longtime Hampton resident. Throughout her career, Virginia worked many jobs, but for 40 years as Supervisor of Food Service at the Eagle Room. She gave love and respect to everyone.
Virginia loved serving people. Her hobbies were cooking, card games, shopping,...
Victor Louis Howell
Jan 1, 2026
Victor L. Howell, 58, died Thursday, January 1, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Hampton.
Preceded in death by his father, Thomas J. Howell and a brother, George Posey; survivors include his mother, Mary Leber; and two brothers, Wayne Posey and wife, Jenifer and Michael S. Howell and wife, Heather.
All services will be...
Polly Belcher Simmons
Dec 30, 2025
Polly Belcher Simmons, 83, passed away at her home in Hampton, Virginia on December 30, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Polly impacted many through her work at the Hampton Public Library Extension Services for the Blind, her membership in the Peninsula Council of the Blind, and the Hampton Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities, as a Board...
Ada Mitchell Ward
Dec 29, 2025
Ada Mitchell Ward went home to be with the Lord Jesus, her Savior, on December 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of God and the loving attention of her family. Her ninety-seven years were full of love and beauty, even in the midst of suffering.
Ada was born on September 3, 1928, to Mr. Macklin and Ada...

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